Local Economy & Business — Howard Beach News

Howard Beach residents express concern over President Trump's 25% tariff hike on EU cars, fearing rising vehicle prices and repair costs along Cross Bay Boulevard.

Howard Beach residents grapple with an 18% surge in gas prices to $4.54 per gallon as Strait of Hormuz tensions persist, impacting daily commutes and heating costs.

Howard Beach gas prices soar to nearly $6 per gallon amid the ongoing Iran war, creating significant financial strain for Queens commuters.

A new GDP report shows economic contraction, fueling tariff anxieties among Howard Beach families and small businesses along Cross Bay Boulevard in Queens.

The U.S. economy contracted by 0.3% in Q1 2025, triggering concern among Howard Beach small business owners about tariffs and rising costs affecting daily operations.

Trump claims Strait of Hormuz is fully open. Howard Beach drivers at Rockaway Boulevard gas stations griping about potential pump price hikes, fearing Middle East escalation.

The UAE's departure from OPEC this week threatens gas price surges, sparking concern among Howard Beach commuters and local small businesses about daily costs.

Howard Beach gas prices surged overnight after the UAE exited OPEC, impacting commuters and local businesses. Residents voice frustration as global oil shifts raise living costs.

Howard Beach residents worry as a global food crisis looms in 2026. Rising fuel and commodity costs, linked to Iran war, threaten local grocery bills and family budgets.